Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Sai says Congress has used tribals as a 50‑60‑year vote bank

Chief Minister Vishnu Sai of Chhattisgarh asserted that the Indian National Congress has treated the state's tribal community as a reliable vote bank for the last five to six decades. He highlighted the long‑standing pattern of the party's electoral strategy, suggesting that tribal support has been a cornerstone of Congress's performance in the region. The statement underscores the political tension between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress ahead of upcoming elections. Sai's remarks were reported by Devdiscourse, reflecting the growing discourse on caste and community dynamics in Indian politics. No further details on policy implications or responses from Congress were provided at the time of reporting.